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4. Die UN-Resolution 688:
United
Nations
S/RES/0688(1991)
5 April 1991
RESOLUTION 688 (1991)
Adopted by the Security Council at its 2982nd meeting on 5 April 1991
The Security Council,
Mindful of its duties and its responsibilities under the Charter of the United Nations for the
maintenance of international peace and security,
Recalling of Article 2, paragraph 7, of the Charter of the United Nations,
Gravely concerned by the repression of the Iraqi civilian population in many parts of Iraq,
including most recently in Kurdish populated areas, which led to a massive flow of refugees
towards and across international frontiers and to cross-border incursions, which threaten
international peace and security in the region,
Deeply disturbed by the magnitude of the human suffering involved, Taking note of the letters
sent by the representatives of Turkey and France to the United Nations dated 2 April 1991 and 4
April 1991, respectively (S/22435 and S/22442),
Taking note also of the letters sent by the Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of
Iran to the United Nations dated 3 and 4 April 1991, respectively (S/22436 and S/22447),
Reaffirming the commitment of all Member States to the sovereignty, territorial integrity and
political independence of Iraq and of all States in the area,
Bearing in mind the Secretary-General's report of 20 March 1991 (S/22366),
1. Condemns the repression of the Iraqi civilian population in many parts of Iraq, including most
recently in Kurdish populated areas, the consequences of which threaten international peace and
security in the region;
2. Demands that Iraq, as a contribution to remove the threat to international peace and security in
the region, immediately end this repression and express the hope in the same context that an open
dialogue will take place to ensure that the human and political rights of all Iraqi citizens are
respected;
3. Insists that Iraq allow immediate access by international humanitarian organizations to all
those in need of assistance in all parts of Iraq and to make available all necessary facilities for
their operations;
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